Registered Nurse (RN) - Urgent Care - RNUC

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Urgent Care

Location: Juneau, AK 99801
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent

Compensation & Incentives

• Pay Range: $34.15 – $47.93 per hour

• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $25,000 for qualified candidates

• Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Urgent Care provides timely, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced urgent care setting. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, and efficient patient flow while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team.

The RN performs comprehensive assessments, prioritizes patient needs, delivers therapeutic interventions, and utilizes clinical judgment to support prompt diagnosis and treatment under provider direction and standing orders.

Schedule

• 40 hours per week

• Rotating days and weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial triage and comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history, and preventative health needs

• Provide telephone triage, self-care guidance, and care coordination as appropriate

• Administer medications and therapeutic treatments (oral, topical, IM, SQ, intradermal, IV push, and infusions)

• Initiate, maintain, monitor, and discontinue IV therapy, including secondary IV medications

• Document assessments, interventions, patient education, and outcomes accurately in the EMR

• Evaluate patient understanding of education and treatment plans

• Maintain a safe, clean clinical environment and adhere to infection control standards

• Coordinate referrals internally and externally, tracking progress and outcomes

• Conduct follow-up calls and support continuity of care

• Participate in emergency response and triage as needed

• Collaborate effectively with providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing clinical development

• May serve as vaccine coordinator or secondary vaccine coordinator

• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Education, Certifications & Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Eligible for or successful completion of the NCLEX

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska or another U.S. state

  • Alaska license must be obtained prior to start date

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (preferred)

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Completion of required clinical and high-risk competencies within designated timelines

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of general nursing experience

• At least 1 year of experience in an ambulatory care or urgent care setting

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of patient-centered care and customer service principles

• Knowledge of safety, infection control, and clinic protocols

• Proficiency in patient assessment, prioritization, and critical thinking

• Skilled in medication administration and use of medical equipment

• Strong written and verbal communication, including accurate documentation

• Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and problem-solve

• Competency in emergency response and life-saving procedures

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and balance as needed

• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs

For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.